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When you think of paprika, you might think of that gorgeous bright orange spice you put in your deviled eggs, soups, or casserole recipes to give them that pop of color. But paprika doesn’t just give your food a bright red color; it also adds a taste that is super bomb!  Today, we will cover everything you never wanted to know about our favorite spice, paprika. We will answer your burning questions like, Where does paprika even come from? Why is it called paprika? Who thought to create this spice? Why am I up reading about paprika at 4 am?...

So, you want to know what kosher food is? Maybe you saw a small kosher label on the back of your food, and you want to know what kosher even means. Or perhaps you're Jewish and trying to gain a deeper understanding of what exactly makes something a kosher food.  Either way, we will break it down for you bit by bit so you can brag to all your friends about your krazy kosher knowledge.  What Does Kosher Mean? Kosher food and drinks are basically any foods that the Jewish dietary laws allow a person to eat. The Hebrew word...

It can be daunting to switch over to a fully vegan diet with one grocery trip. There are a lot of changes that have to be made to switch from a meat-eater’s diet to a fully vegan one, and if you try and tackle them all at once, you could find yourself eating a hamburger later that week.  That’s why we believe that the best way to make the switch is gradually. Remember, they didn’t build Rome in a day. Becoming vegan isn’t exactly as hard as creating an entire civilization, but you get the point.  Today, we will go...

Nutrition: it’s a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, but it is also hella confusing. When you dive into the massive amounts of information on the subject, you have to wade your way through tons of confusing and contradicting information just to be told that you shouldn’t eat anything that tastes good.  Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the case. No, you can’t get a simple answer by googling “good carbs vs. bad carbs,” but we can do our best to break it down for you in a fun and straightforward way.  Here at Outstanding Foods, we care about creating delicious...

With thousands of different species and interesting uses in medicine and food, mushrooms are literally everywhere. Believe it or not, some people even dedicate their entire lives to the study of mushrooms and their amazing abilities. That’s cool and all, but we’ll stick with eating them on the occasional slice of pizza.  You don’t need to be a mycologist (thank goodness) to explore the funky fungi that the world has to offer. Learn a little bit about each marvelous mushroom and see what they have in store! One of our favorite mushrooms is called maitake, known for its many culinary...

It’s getting hot in here! When it comes to hot foods, there are a few different types of people. Are you a person who seeks out the hottest, most mouth-melting peppers on the planet just to push yourself beyond human limits (read: a crazy person)? Are you the one who dabbles with spice here and there, but runs for cover when the heat cranks up too high? Maybe you’re the person who needs a fire extinguisher as soon as you scoop from the mildest salsa at the party – just a hint of heat, and you’re done! But we think...